25 Greatest Video Game Box Art Of All Time

6. Golden Axe (Mega Drive)

Box Art
SEGA

After Secret of Mana, Golden Axe is arguably the most iconic cover featured on this list, depicting several prominent characters standing against an obscured backdrop, posing as though for a photo shoot.

Regardless, the style is so distinct - harking back to the work of legendary illustrator, Frank Frazetta - that it's completely memorable, especially considering the ludicrously proportioned heroes, seriously underdressed for battle, as well as that dragon lurking out of sight behind the Mega Drive logo.

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Formerly an assistant editor, Richard's interests include detective fiction and Japanese horror movies.